The copper(I) ion forms a complex ion with CN2 according to the following equation: Cu+(aq) + 3CN-(aq) ↔ Cu(CN)32-(aq)      K = 1.0 * 1011 a. Calculate the solubility of CuBr(s) (Ksp = 1.0 * 10-5) in 0.80 L of 1.30 M NaCN. b. Calculate the concentration of Br- at equilibrium. c. Calculate the concentration of CN- at equilibrium.

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The copper(I) ion forms a complex ion with CN2 according to the following equation:

Cu+(aq) + 3CN-(aq) ↔ Cu(CN)32-(aq)      K = 1.0 * 1011

a. Calculate the solubility of CuBr(s) (Ksp = 1.0 * 10-5) in 0.80 L of 1.30 M NaCN.

b. Calculate the concentration of Br- at equilibrium.

c. Calculate the concentration of CN- at equilibrium.

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